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Bitterroot School of Cosmetology

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 5 to 1
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 84%

Located in Hamilton, Montana, Bitterroot School of Cosmetology is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Bitterroot School of Cosmetology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 5-to-1, Bitterroot School of Cosmetology emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Bitterroot School of Cosmetology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 73% and 76%, respectively.


Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at Bitterroot School of Cosmetology are Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Bitterroot School of Cosmetology was $9,359. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Bitterroot School of Cosmetology net price calculator

$9,359

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Montana and nationwide.

Montana's average $11,651
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of Bitterroot School of Cosmetology for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $9,359 $1,793 (16%) $9,467
2021 $11,152 $2,333 (26%) $11,152
2020 $8,819 $943 (10%) $7,226 $12,175 $12,175 $12,175
2019 $9,762 $187 (2%) $10,141 $10,703
2018 $9,949 $3,196 (47%) $9,911 $10,192
2017 $6,753 $887 (15%) $6,090
2016 $5,866 $125 (2%) $5,801 $5,937
2015 $5,991 $627 (9%) $7,549 $8,558
2014 $6,618 -- $6,943

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Bitterroot School of Cosmetology during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 29 of freshman students at Bitterroot School of Cosmetology received on average $5,342 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,342
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 6 29% $5,342 $32,049
Other Federal Grant 6 29% $5,342 $32,049
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 6 29% $5,342 $32,049

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 24% of freshman students at Bitterroot School of Cosmetology received $8,329 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,329
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 5 24% $8,329 $41,645
Private Loans 0 0% - -
Total Loans 5 24% $8,329 $41,645

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Bitterroot School of Cosmetology sorted by popularity.

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 19

Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 21 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 21 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

84.0%

Dropout Rate

Out of 25 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 4 students dropped out of the school.

16.0%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Very Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Bitterroot School of Cosmetology is greatly skewed towards women students, with 100.0% of undergraduate students being women and 0.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 14, with 14 women and 0 men.

  • men 0.0% 0 students
  • women 100.0% 14 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 18-19 43% 6 students
  • 25-29 21% 3 students
  • 20-21 14% 2 students
  • 22-24 7% 1 students
  • 30-34 7% 1 students
  • 50-64 7% 1 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Bitterroot School of Cosmetology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Bitterroot School of Cosmetology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational